1.the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
2.the state of taking in or encircling;
an island in the embrace of the sea
3.a close affectionate and protective acceptance;
his willing embrace of new ideas
1.include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory;
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
2.hug, usually with fondness;
Hug me, please
3.take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own;
She embraced Catholocism
Embrace,是来自英格兰的一支